2011-07-24

Summer Ventilation

I am pretty sure I was a smug kid when I found this silk DvF dress at an outlet a few years ago for $15. I imagined it would be an oft-worn, easy breezy dress for my favourite summer activities. Summer activities that would include beach strolls, farmer's market runs, sangria making and churning butter. I have varied interests, you see...But I've learned that backless isn't synonymous with easy, breezy style. The bra that you wear with a backless style is science in and of itself. Sometimes you apply the bra cups perfectly and sometimes you make really loud, obnoxious jokes so that no one notices that your chest is supported in a lopsided manner. The tan lines (once again) are hard to avoid and then there is the twinge of self consciousness that comes with walking around with an exposed back. For all those reasons this cheery dress has never quite become a summer staple.But when you have a heat wave and no real air conditioning in the house and it is so hot that you hate everyone and your cat's hair is crimping; all those details seem rather minor and you feel smug again for only spending $15 for such a pretty and ventilated dress.

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It's a beautiful dress, but I understand that self-consciousness perfectly. First, I can't go braless and have never tried the kind of bra you describe. Second, the moles on my back are NOT delightful for others to see.

That dress is absolutely beautiful! and I love your shoes! It's so frustrating when you think you've found the perfect summer dress and you can imagine wearing it everywhere but in reality it just gathers dust in your closet. I spent £160 on an Adam dress from the Outnet which I love and thought I'd wear it all the time but it's white and just way too see through! Never mind, I'll have to sell it I suppose. x

Backless dresses make me really self conscious too! You have no reason to feel that way though! I also can't apply the bra cups very well either! Makes backless dresses a no no for me. I'm totally jealous of how this looks on you. It's gorgeous! Now you need to invest in some air conditioning! Poor thing!

Silk AND dvf for $15?! That is amazing. I am loving this dress! I've never understood backless dresses and how girls wear them (but maybe they all have these bra cups you speak of) because I can definitely not go sans bra, but I absolutely LOVE the look! Also, died a little over the fact that your cat's hair was crimping in the heat! Bahaha.

I hate those stickable bra cups, so when I want to wear something backless I just use bandaids on my nips. Works great (especially with my smaller chest)! That is such a gorgeous dress and great deal- it puts my $40 dvf find to shame!

I have many dresses and t-shirts that are backless.I find myself rarely wearing them because I feel less confident and uncomfortable.But this one that you are wearing is fantastic!!!!You look great :))xoAnastasia

Secondly, I almost spit out my coffee when I read your last paragraph. I know exactly what you mean - I live in Florida and my car doesn't have A/C. I hate everyone and everything when I'm driving, and my middle finger basically doesn't come down until I park.

I have a special section in my closet dedicate to backless dresses that I never wear. They're so pretty on the hanger I completely forget the fact I don't have one of those special bras. Usually I just wear them with a normal bra and a blazer and call it good.

i am SO jealous that you got that gorgeous dress for $15!?!?!? are you KIDDING ME? i looooove it. the print is amazing. i'll tell you what...how's about i take that uncomfortable dress off your hands for ya for $16! =) ha ha...a girl can dream. truly...it looks beautiful on you. lucky.

I feel you on the lack of air conditioning and dreadful heat lately. Backless dresses are definitely warranted, especially a cute steal of a backless dress like that one. Lopsided boobs are a small price to pay for ventilation!

Haha, this made me laugh out loud. I just bought a beautiful Armani Exchange backless maxi dress also thinking it would an easy summer staple. I searched the world over looking for a bra to wear with it and ended up sewing a long elastic strap to a pair of bra hooks. I cross the straps of my existing bra in the back then attach the ends to this elastic getup and wrap it around my waist. I definitely look ridiculous in this contraption but it works. Beautiful dress BTW!

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